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@KarefreeKaren Do you mean that you go to dinner around 8:15? The first show is at 7:30.

We saw a ship! How exciting.

Lido breakfast today due to time change. Getting a crepe was fun. Went to the coffee chat. Very interesting as the world cruise executive chef is still on board, the new one taking over and the fleetwide executive chef as well. Our menu is somewhat specific to this journey as it’s a TA. It’s not the Caribbean menu or the one for Europe. North so far has been rebroadcast. I hope they do it for the port talks. Although overall I prefer MSC’s lunch lido better, I have to say that the lido sandwiches here are the best I’ve ever had. So delicious. Husband will go to the Beatles matinee show band performance. I want to do something outside. It is in the mid sixties. Plus I’m a little weary of 50s/60s themed entertainment. Don’t get me wrong I love that music, but I’ve been listening to it my entire life. (Even in the womb 😆)Even with the demographics on this cruise somewhat more recent themes would be good too. I was a teen in the 80s but thoroughly enjoy music from well into the 2010s. So teens from the 60s should like and know 70s-90s music. Random thoughts: I love that HAL trusts us with the towels 😉 There are very few guests on mobility scooters. Fewer than on my other recent cruises.

Very. I haven’t heard how many are on board yet. It feels bigger than what imagined following your blog though. (Not a complaint )

Day 4:

Suzanne O Davis was the main show tonight. She has a great personality and interesting info and banter between songs. Somehow I just didn’t get into her singing. Maybe it was her arrangements of the songs. I wish the shows were scheduled so that we could see one before late seating. I’ve seen that done before. The only entertainment we can enjoy before dinner is 3rd Ave West. After dinner its already late. We’ve never done buffet for dinner on a cruise but maybe it’s worth a try.

Dinner service is getting better but we do see that the other serving teams are more efficient. Clam chowder had a nice amount of tender clams in it. Not too rich either. The arugula farro salad was tasty but just has a few leafs of arugula. If you’re wanting greens go for the Caesar salad. The cod was delicious. Mild, flaky yet moist. Hubby had his favorite Red Velvet Cake ever. The no sugar added almond cake was very good too. You wouldn’t know it was nsa. It’s very moist and has a nice texture.

We have been enjoying the World Up Close presentations. Daniel is excellent at presenting them. For those that cruise a lot on HAL I’m sure it’s not something you’d see again though. I’m doing a slow and steady gin tasting. So far my favorite is The Gallery Bar’s version of a gimlet. It was super refreshing and tangy, I believe it had some yuzu in it. I’ve tried The Bee’s Knees (good) but liked the Dutch 150 better. I’ll report back as I try more gin cocktails. We both enjoyed a spa treatment today. I got the seaweed wrap and found out that I am so pretty, look like a celebrity and have amazing eyes.(The masseuse was buttering me up for a tip) That kind of put me off but then she gave me a really great massage, including hot stones and spent a lot of extra time. I expected to get a bit warmer while I was wrapped up than I did.

Random thoughts: The art is lovely. MDR design is great. There are smaller levels within each floor. So everyone has a good view of the windows.

We had Rinto as a server for MDR breakfast. So good! Mentioned him in the app. The Mushroom Benedict had salty spinach. Reminded me of canned spinach. Passionfruit yogurt was good but mango? fruit is what stood out. Passionfruit was just a smidge. Did a mile on the promenade. No cushions on the steamer chairs today. Must be due to wind Flowers are showing up

Yes. (I think I have non refundable OBC. May make a difference )

Thanks. No hands on with the florist, just three demos. He did say that he taught a hands on class during the World Cruise.

Day 3 We haven’t set the clocks ahead yet

Some pics from yesterday Dressy Night we got a towel animal.